[:en]The Psalmist was glad to go to Jerusalem. It was the holy city and the temple was there. They went there to celebrate the greatness and goodness of God. They went there to worship God, to praise Him, and to pray for peace and prosperity. Are you happy to go the the house of God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 122[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]This Psalm is special to me because whenever I need help, when I travel, when I am in danger, I will meditate on this Psalm. It gives me assurance and comfort that God is my helper, keeper and watcher. “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come form? My… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 121[:]
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[:en]The Psalmist was in distress because he was surrounded with people of lying lips and deceitful tongues. He wanted peace but they were trouble makers. He asked God to punish them with a warrior’s sharp arrows and with burning coals of the broom tree. There is no peace in this world. Nations are in conflict… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 120[:]
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[:en]UNFINISHED WORKS The great artist Michelangelo left many unfinished projects when he died. But four of his sculptures were never meant to be completed. The Bearded Slave, the Atlas Slave, the Awakening Slave, and the Young Slave were unfinished work because he wanted to show what it might feel like to be forever enslaved. Like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/28/19)[:]
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[:en]FIVE-FINGER PRAYERS When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Phil. 1:3-5) The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children. (1 Thes. 5:25) The next finger is the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/27/19)[:]
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[:en]VERY GOOD! When God created the universe from the first day till the sixth day, He looked over all He had made and “saw that it was very good” (Gen. 1:31) Our creator God delighted in His creation and took joy in the act of creating. He designed a world with colorful and amazing variety. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/26/19)[:]
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[:en]SOAKING UP GOD’S WORD “These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children” (Deut. 6:6-7) God encouraged His people to teach younger generations to obey the Scriptures. They are to grow in reverence of Him, to know Him intimately, to love Him completely and to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/25/18)[:]
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[:en]RESH (vs. 153-160) The Psalmist was wrongly accused. So he turned to god saying: “Defend my cause; and redeem me, preserve my life according to your promise” (v. 154). He knew the Lord is a loving and compassionate God. Will will preserve his life according to His laws and His love. (vs. 156, 159). For… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]QOPH (vs. 145-152) This is what the Psalmist will do: I will call the Lord with all my heart and obey His decrees (v. 145) I will call out to the Lord to save me and I will keep His statutes (v. 146) I will cry for help to God and put my hope in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]PE (vs. 129-136) The Word of God is wonderful for it gives light and understanding to the simple. It directs our footsteps and keeps us away from sin (vs. 129-130, 133). Let us read the Word of God so that God can transform our minds to escape from the dullness and dryness of this world. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]